# Sir Edward Trenchard — Our American Cousin character guide

> Sir Edward Trenchard in Our American Cousin by Tom Taylor.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Mr. Vernon, Sir Edward Trenchard, Sir Edward, the late Sir Edward, Edward Trenchard, Sir Edward Trenchard Mr. Vernon, dear brother Ned, Ned, Sir Edward Trenchard Florence, Edward Trenchard Florence, Sir Edward Trenchard Saved, Edward Trenchard Well, Sir Edward Trenchard Nay Mr. Coyle, the Trenchard, Sir Edward Trenchard Heavens, Sir Edward Trenchard , Mrs. Mountchessington, Sir Edward Trenchard Bailiffs, Edward Trenchard Bailiffs, Sir Edward Trenchard Mr. Murcott

**First appearance:** 0001-our-american-cousin

## Who they are

The baronet of Trenchard Manor, mortgaged to the hilt and weighing whether to sell his daughter to save his name.

## Relationships

### [Mary Meredith](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/mary_meredith)

_family_

Mary is Sir Edward's daughter, and their relationship is strained due to his disapproval of her romance with Asa.

### [Asa Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/asa_trenchard)

_family_

Asa and Sir Edward are uncle and nephew, with initial conflict over inheritance that later resolves into mutual respect.

### [Florence Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/our_american_cousin_se/characters/florence_trenchard)

_family_

Florence is Sir Edward's daughter, and their relationship is loving but tested by his strict expectations.

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